H. Leo Boles

H. Leo Boles (February 22, 1874 – February 7, 1946) was an American preacher and academic administrator. He was a minister of the Churches of Christ and the president of David Lipscomb College (now known as Lipscomb University). He was the author of several books.

Early life and education Boles was born on February 22, 1874, in Gainesboro, Tennessee. His maternal grandfather, John Smith, was a leader in the Restoration Movement. He was the head of the Bible department for more than two decades.

Boles was a member of the International Council of Religious Education and Uniform Lessons Committee. He was the editor of the Gospel Advocate from 1920 to 1923. He authored several books.

Personal life and death Boles married Ida May Meiser in 1906. They had a son, Leo Lipscomb Boles, and they resided at 4100 Granny White Pike in Nashville. Boles was an elder of the Reid Avenue Church of Christ and the 12th Avenue Church of Christ.

Boles died on February 7, 1946, in Nashville. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Selected works